linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH 2/4] x86: Track minimum microcode revision globally v2

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Message-ID: <20120614133647.GH11413@one.firstfloor.org>
Date:	Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:36:47 +0200
From:	Andi Kleen <andi@...stfloor.org>
To:	Borislav Petkov <bp@...en8.de>, Andi Kleen <andi@...stfloor.org>,
	x86@...nel.org, linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org, eranian@...gle.com,
	peterz@...radead.org, Andi Kleen <ak@...ux.intel.com>
Subject: Re: [PATCH 2/4] x86: Track minimum microcode revision globally v2

> You still haven't told me what's the use of this printk statement to the
> user. Should she update her microcode, buy a new box or go up in flames?

It gives any kernel developer a hint that something is fishy with the
configuration. For once it will disable the bug workarounds.

-Andi
-- 
ak@...ux.intel.com -- Speaking for myself only.
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